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This is how many points you'll get on your licence for these driving offences

Traffic and Travel

Wakefield Council's Conservative group leader Nadeem Ahmed (left) and Labour leader Peter Box (right).

Wakefield Conservatives repeat calls for council leader Peter Box to stand down

Politics

1,024 incidents of domestic abuse where a child was present were reported in one year.

3 children a day witnessing domestic abuse in Wakefield, Operation Encompass figures say

Crime

The Private Shop, on Doncaster Road, has closed its doors after more than 40 years in business. Picture: Google Maps.

Wakefield's Private Shop closes its doors after 40 years in business

Business

Council partnership set to give extra help to get people back into work

People

Jam at Wakefield’s Great Get Together this Saturday, in memory of MP Jo Cox

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Police close Wakefield road due to 'concern for safety of a male'

People

How to check your financial details aren’t being accessed online

People

NSPCC advice on keeping your child safe while using Apex Legends and online gaming

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The police tape on Peterson Road

City centre road closed off by police

Crime

Traffic and Travel More Traffic and Travel >>

This is how many points you'll get on your licence for these driving offences

Traffic and Travel

Another week of temporary traffic lights in Ossett

Traffic and Travel

One lane has been closed.

Vehicle fire causes lane closure on A1 motorway between Pontefract and Doncaster

Traffic and Travel

Highways England had announced plans to closethe M62, but they have now postponed the closure due to a forecast of rain.

M62 weekend closure CANCELLED due to 'poor weather forecast'

Traffic and Travel

One lane (of three) is closed causing slow traffic.

Emergency repairs to M62 causing delays near Wakefield

Traffic and Travel

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This is how many points you'll get on your licence for these driving offences

Traffic and Travel

1,024 incidents of domestic abuse where a child was present were reported in one year.

3 children a day witnessing domestic abuse in Wakefield, Operation Encompass figures say

Crime

The police tape on Peterson Road

City centre road closed off by police

Crime

Rukhsana Malik was jailed for two years, three months for causing death by dangerous driving.

Grandmother fell asleep at wheel and killed "incredible" student as he waited for bus in Leeds

Crime

Environment More Environment >>

Heckmondwike fly-tipper dumped waste at Wakefield beauty spot in 'despicable' act

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Castle Gate in Stanley lies close to the M62.

Plans for traveller site criticised ahead of government decision

News

Limousines of nine seats or more are currently unregulated by councils.

Stretched limousines 'may fail' emissions tests in Leeds and Wakefield

Environment

They look like snakes and act like snakes, but slow worms are actually a type of native legless lizard.''Varying in colour from grey to brown to bronze, they can be spotted if you see it blink, because snakes dont have eyelids like lizards do.''Slow worms are significantly less withdrawn than British snake species and can frequently be found in back gardens up and down the UK.

IN PICTURES: seven snakes and lizards that could be hiding in your garden

Environment

Politics More Politics >>

Wakefield Conservatives repeat calls for council leader Peter Box to stand down

Politics

Wakefield's children's services was first placed in special measures last year.

Progress at Wakefield's children's services 'too slow', Ofsted says

Education

Kingsmead, in Ossett, where developers want to create an access road to the new estate, which would fall into Dewsbury territory.

£300,000 home demolition plans likened to HS2 as Dewsbury-Ossett estate discussed

Politics

February's decision on the site has been reversed.

'Shame on you': Wakefield Trinity fans heckle councillors after Newmarket decision overturned

Politics

A Labour government has said it will secure the future of post offices across the Wakefield district, shadow chancellor John McDonnell has announced.

Labour government 'would secure future of Wakefield post offices'

Politics

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Wakefield's Private Shop closes its doors after 40 years in business

Business

The 152-strong Avant team undertook a range of different projects at Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School.

Wakefield school is transformed by Avant Homes 'Day to Make a Difference'

Business

The shop has finally shut.

Wakefield dealt another high street blow with closure of Yorkshire Linen Co

Business

$Pictured is Sir Bill O'Brien - secretary of Pontefract Town Centre Partnership, with fellow members.$

Post office will have new home in WHSmith

Business

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3 children a day witnessing domestic abuse in Wakefield, Operation Encompass figures say

Crime

Pupils from Outwood Academy Hemsworth will be performing at the National Theatre.

Pontefract pupils to take to the stage of the National Theatre

Education

The 152-strong Avant team undertook a range of different projects at Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School.

Wakefield school is transformed by Avant Homes 'Day to Make a Difference'

Business

The sculpture, known as Receiver, was created by Huma Bhabha, and is the artist's first installation in the UK.

New Huma Bhabha sculpture unveiled in Wakefield as part of Yorkshire Sculpture International

Entertainment

Wakefield's children's services was first placed in special measures last year.

Progress at Wakefield's children's services 'too slow', Ofsted says

Education

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Pontefract school tackling minor scarlet fever outbreak

Education

Petrina Sill, front left, and some volunteers are pictured with some of the families the Eden Dora Trust has helped.

Mother inspired by daughter’s plight aids fight against Childhood Encephalitis.

Health

Dawda Jatta. Pictures by Jonathan Gawthorpe.

Yorkshire's stalwarts named in Queen's Birthday Honours

Business

Lavender oil is known for its calming and relaxing properties, and has been used aroma therapeutically for alleviating insomnia, anxiety, depression, restlessness, and stress

Healthy life: 12 plants and herbs considered natural remedies

Health

This is how the different areas in Yorkshire rank in terms of healthy life expectancy.

These are the healthy life expectancy ages for Yorkshire - where does your area rank?

Health